as in spooning
to lift out with something that holds liquid
scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon
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Recent Examples of scooping
For the best results, measure your ingredients with a food scale instead of scooping them with a cup or measuring spoon.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Make the ultimate dessert by scooping this coffee ice cream over a chocolate brownie.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
Both characters were fearful that their news sources were possibly leading them down the wrong path and that rival reporters on the New York Times would end up scooping them.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The Tribune became the first news organization to publish the entire 246,000-word transcript of the Watergate tapes, scooping even the government printing office by several hours.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Kids love the hands-on steps here — scooping soil, patting it down around the plants and writing Grandma’s name on a tag.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The state itself could also put convicts to work after scooping people up for minor or fabricated offenses.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips for scooping.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Add the chicken into the sauce before scooping onto tortillas or taco shells.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Make the ultimate dessert by scooping this coffee ice cream over a chocolate brownie.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
Both characters were fearful that their news sources were possibly leading them down the wrong path and that rival reporters on the New York Times would end up scooping them.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The Tribune became the first news organization to publish the entire 246,000-word transcript of the Watergate tapes, scooping even the government printing office by several hours.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Kids love the hands-on steps here — scooping soil, patting it down around the plants and writing Grandma’s name on a tag.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The state itself could also put convicts to work after scooping people up for minor or fabricated offenses.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips for scooping.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Add the chicken into the sauce before scooping onto tortillas or taco shells.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping
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Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, spooning some of the sauce over top of the thighs, until the chicken is glazed and warm.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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This means emptying out saucers, watering cans, and baby pools.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Across China, Japan and South Korea, young people left their countryside homes in droves to find work in major cities, often leaving behind emptying villages occupied by a shrinking number of elderly people.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The strength of that belief has fluctuated, dipping sharply after their March defeat by City before rising again in recent weeks.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Home values have a habit of falling just when your job security may be dipping, too.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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“Scooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooping. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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